The kids got this but we need your help!
First we showed everyone how to recycle at home, then we came to your work, and now...
this is our playground!
We're back again to teach all you adults a little something about recycling. But this time we're gonna do it on our turf, because this time, we're recycling at school!
You've all shown that you are keen to get involved so we're gonna make it really, really easy for you... Simply commit to recycling 1 piece of plastic as often as possible and we'll take care of it for you at school.
Just 1 piece - because one piece from everyone adds up to a lot of recycled material!
#1Person1Piece
together, we made it a million plus!
We did it South Africa - we pledged to reach a million plus people with our message about being better at recycling for our future generations, and we did!
But it doesn't end there... everyone showed they are aware of the situation and showed their support and willingness to help. But it's time for action - and we're making it really easy:
Commit to recycling just one piece of plastic with us and we'll take care of it - at school.
Get in touch to get involved - email us!
#1Person1Piece
last year we showed you
how to recycle at work... That was cool.
Looking for recycling collection near you?
We've got this cool map of all the places you can get your recycling collected or where you can drop it off or where people can help >
Looking for recycling collection near you?
We've got this cool map of all the places you can get your recycling collected or where you can drop it off or where people can help >
WANT TO KNOW SOME OTHER COOL THINGS?
HOW TO RECYCLE AT HOME
It’s Easier Than Math Homework
Take a moment to learn how we can keep plastic out of the environment together by recycling at home.
HOW TO RECYCLE AT SCHOOL
Class Project: Clean Up The Planet
Learn how to invest in the future generation with our handy guide for recycling at school.
HOW TO RECYCLE AT WORK
It's So Easy, Even Adults Can Do It
Want your workplace to start recycling? We've got some tips that will jumpstart the process and make it easy.
We've got so many ways we can help you figure how to recycle and help us clean up the place.
Enjoy our Cool
Free Resources:
Million Plus Primary School Educational Booklet
Free Download
Million Plus Early Childhood Development Activity Booklet
Free Download
Million Plus Poster
Free Download
Know your plastics
Free Download
5 Steps to recycle at school
Free Download
Million Plus Activity Poster
Free Download
Million Plus Calendar
Free Download
Global recycling day activity
Free Download
WHAT IS A
MILLION +
The Million + mission is actually kinda simple: Get one Million Plus South Africans to join the plastic recycling movement and commit to recycling so we can all get back to a healthier and better world for everyone.
Basically, we want to get rid of plastic waste in our environment and to make recycling the normal thing for every South African. And it's really easy, so easy in fact, even kids can do it.
A POLYCO
INITIATIVE
Polyco (PRO NPC) is a non-profit company focused on turning used plastic packaging into a valuable resource that works for our economy.
Our mission is to reduce the number of plastics going to landfill and to end plastic waste in the environment.
Polyco does this by collaborating with various stakeholders, by investing in innovation and recycling infrastructure in South Africa, and by educating both the industry and the consumer about recycling.
polyco.co.za
WHAT IS A
MILLION +
The Million + mission is actually kinda simple: Get one Million Plus South Africans to join the plastic recycling movement and commit to recycling so we can all get back to a healthier and better world for everyone.
Basically, we want to get rid of plastic waste in our environment and to make recycling the normal thing for every South African. And it's really easy, so easy in fact, even kids can do it.
A POLYCO
INITIATIVE
Polyco (PRO NPC) is a non-profit company focused on turning used plastic packaging into a valuable resource that works for our economy.
Our mission is to reduce the number of plastics going to landfill and to end plastic waste in the environment.
Polyco does this by collaborating with various stakeholders, by investing in innovation and recycling infrastructure in South Africa, and by educating both the industry and the consumer about recycling.
polyco.co.za
Frequently asked
questions
Follow these 5 steps – it’s super simple!
1. When you shop, choose items in packaging that shows that the packaging can be recycled. This can be in the form of a recycling symbol (a triangle created with an arrow) or it will say on the packaging ‘recyclable’ or ‘not recyclable’.
2. The key to home recycling is your storage and bin setup. You’ll need one bin for general household waste and then a bin or space where you can place your recycling bag. Or you can divide your current bin in to two, place your normal household waste in one side, and your recyclable waste on the other side. Here’s a video to show you how.
3. Rinse your used plastic packaging to remove food or drink from contaminating the recyclables. Remember to rinse them in used dishwashing water so that you don’t waste water.
4. Put your recyclables into a clear refuse bags; general household waste goes into the black bag.
5. Put your bags out on your curb on the days that your recycling service collects in your area or take your recyclables to the nearest recycling drop off point.
See the map above to see where you can recycle in your neighbourhood!
Alternatively check your local municipality’s website or use this these links:
https://sst.org.za/maps/recycling-and-waste-locations/
https://www.mywaste.co.za/web/mywaste-widgets.asp
And remember, don’t hesitate to ask your neighbours or friends who recycle, to tell you where they take their recycling!
Got something else you want to ask?
Write to us here!